The youngest U.S. Open singles champion in history tells about surviving the challenges that exist off the tennis court and shares how she was able to put her losses behind her and find new meaning and new rewards. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo. Tour.

Product Description: Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change...read more

Product Description: Written in a lively, readable style, this book profiles two women who broke new ground in tennis. Alice Marble (1913-1990) became the first woman to play power tennis, and by 1939 had won several Wimbledon titles. Althea Gibson (1927- ) broke the racial color line in tennis by entering many previously white-only tournaments, and became the first black person to win both the U...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

A 1930s tennis champion describes her successful career, her tragic personal life marred by the deaths of loved ones, rape, and illness, and her role as a spy for the United States during World War II

Product Description: • The record books say that Maureen Connolly may have been one of the greatest women's tennis players ever. • This is an inspirational story of how a daughter recovered from grief and through the lessons she learned from her mother, is able to fully celebrate life...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Profiles the personal and professional life of the tennis champion who defected from Czechoslovakia in 1975, and discusses her contributions to women's professional tennis

Follows the tennis careers and friendship of African-American Althea Gibson and Jewish-European Angela Buxton, discussing how both women triumphed over tennis-circuit prejudice and became successful Wimbledon partners. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

Product Description: "Explores the life and times of Venus and Serena Williams, providing an in-depth look at the inspiration, achievements, and successes that define them. Intended for fourth to sixth grade students"--Provided by publisher.